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A text with a link asks you to update your payment info. What is it likely?

Phishing: legit companies don't text a link to update payment info.

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  1. A normal reminder
  2. Phishing ✔
  3. A tax form

Why: Phishing messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking. Contact the company using a number or website you know is real.

Huh, didn't know that: Legitimate companies won't email or text a link to update your payment information.

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References

Answer: Phishing. Phishing messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking. Contact the company using a number or website you know is real.

  1. FTC: Phishing scams consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-scams
    contact the company using a phone number or website you know is real
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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